What benefits can you get from reading fiction books?

My friend reads a BUNCH of books but she is really dumb. Like she reads constantly and has a new book everyday but she is still stupid. Will reading a lot of books benefit your grades or logic skills?

What benefits can you get from reading fiction books?
a power imagination, creativity, new ideas, intelligence, how to think outside the box
Reply:Historically-accurate fiction is pretty good. Although what the characters acually say is anyone's guess, sometimes it can be backed up by documents. You'd learn the timeframe of what actually happened in historical events, and it's written in a way that isn't so dry that you want to vomit every time you have to pick it up!! Check out Antonia Fraser, Margaret George and Diana Gabaldon!
Reply:It depends on what ur idea of dumb is. Ur friend is probably very good in English. I agree with "unknown50". Reading improves ur vocabulary. It sparks ur imagination, and creativity. It helps u in creative thinking when logical thinking can find no answers. And, it acts as a sort of calmer, or relaxer from stress and tension.
Reply:vocabulary?
Reply:it depends on what genre of fiction your reading, no? i mean, if someone reads romance novels (yuck!) all the time...it doesn't really make them romantic. but, i guess reading romance novels could give you "ideas," and ideas are always helpful.
Reply:Escape. That's what I look for in a good fiction book. An escape into a world that isn't this one. I don't think your friend is stupid, or that you are a good friend for calling her such.
Reply:Like your friend I read constantly.........I don't think I'm dumb.....





Reading is a great thing......maybe she really likes fiction books......reading fiction books isn't going to help you get better math grades but it does allow you to travel to different places and times without ever leaving home.





Maybe you should try it......
Reply:It will increase your vocabulary which can translate to better grades. Mysteries are good for developing logic as you try to find the clues and figure out "who done it" before the last page. Besides, reading is FUN.
Reply:It depends on what type of fiction. Also just because she is reading that doesn't mean she got the concept of the book. Reading can help make you smarter, but only if you pay attention to what you are reading.
Reply:If she reads constantly obviously she isn't dumb. And as for the question, it can benefit both grades and logic. Books are also an escape from stress. Maybe she sees that you look down upon her and so she reads when you are around to get away...





What a nice friend you are...